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Section: Demographics
African-American
New Volume of James Baldwin Writings Demonstrates Timelessness
In The Cross of Redemption: Uncollected Writings, the selections penned by late author James Baldwin unveil a passionate hope for a better America, a United States that he wanted to believe in and that believes in a brilliant Black person.
August 26, 2010
Students
Against Steep Odds, HBCU Leaders Rebuild Trust in Their Institutions
At struggling schools, a number of HBCU presidents have surmounted the stigma of accreditation woes by communicating their vision to parents and prospective students.
August 26, 2010
Students
Prairie View A&M University Hazing Death Followed Other Incidents
One of Texas’ oldest universities has sought to come to grips in the last year with one of the age-old problems of campus life – hazing. But officials at Prairie View A&M were aware of a problem long before the 2009 death of a fraternity pledge.
August 25, 2010
African-American
Fisk University Wants Court-Barred Art Deal With Arkansas Museum Approved
Financially troubled Fisk University says it plans to stick with the Arkansas-based Crystal Bridges Museum in trying to win court approval of a shared ownership deal for the 101-piece Alfred Stieglitz Collection of photographs and art, despite being barred twice by a Tennessee judge from selling any part of its valuable collection.
August 25, 2010
African-American
Poll: Expectations of Sending Children to College Growing Among U.S. Parents
With increasing numbers of parents expecting their children to go to college, K-12 educators must devote greater effort into putting effective teachers in classrooms who can help turn higher education dreams into reality, experts said Wednesday at a Gallup poll education forum.
August 25, 2010
African-American
DEA Seeks Ebonics Experts to Help With Cases
Federal agents are seeking to hire Ebonics translators to help interpret wiretapped conversations involving targets of undercover drug investigations.
August 24, 2010
Students
Free-speech Policies Questioned at Mississippi Campuses
Students at Mississippi universities may have to watch what they say more than those in other states because of policies that free-speech advocates say are oppressive.
August 24, 2010
Students
Fisk-Vanderbilt Program Set to Become Top Producer of Minority Scientists
The Bridge program, a partnership between Fisk and Vanderbilt universities, is likely to become the nation’s leading producer of minority doctoral graduates in astronomy, physics and material sciences.
August 24, 2010
Students
FBI Tracked Desegregation Suit Against Alabama’s Bear Bryant
Fans weren’t the only ones watching Alabama football between 1969 and 1971. The FBI, apparently with the approval of director J. Edgar Hoover, was secretly keeping an eye on a civil rights lawsuit filed by Blacks against legendary coach Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant during the same period.
August 23, 2010
Students
Rookie HBCU Presidents Undergoing Rigorous Leadership Testing
Amid heavy turnover in historically Black college and university (HBCU) administration ranks, a corps of untested but eager first-time presidents are leading HBCUs in turbulent times.
August 23, 2010
African-American
Perspectives: An Open Letter to HBCU Presidents
Many HBCU presidents and their staff recognize that, at times, the media do not always play fair. And because they don’t always know the rules of engagement, HBCUs would rather not play at all.
August 22, 2010
African-American
Fisk Should Be Relieved of Responsibility to Art Collection, Judge Says
Citing Fisk’s financial woes, court calls for a new plan to keep the Stieglitz Collection in Nashville under different management.
August 22, 2010
Students
State Initiative To Expand College Adviser Reach Into Texas High Schools
Texas high school students needing help in learning the ropes to reach college can get higher-education advice as part of a nationwide public service project.
August 19, 2010
Leadership & Policy
Saint Augustine’s Dianne Suber Urges News Media Confidence by Black Colleges
The Saint Augustine’s College president says public relations is as important to a college as any other campus initiative, and her school has positive national television exposure to prove it.
August 19, 2010
Leadership & Policy
University of Maryland Names First Asian American To Assume School’s Presidency
Dr. Wallace D. Loh, the provost of the University of Iowa, has been named president of the University of Maryland’s flagship campus in College Park, officials announced this week.
August 18, 2010
African-American
ACT Scores Dip, But More Students College-ready
Average scores on the ACT college entrance exam inched downward this year, yet slightly more students who took the test proved to be prepared for college, according to a report released Wednesday.
August 18, 2010
Faculty & Staff
Purdue’s Córdova Leads University Into Firm Embrace of Diversity
Purdue University president France Córdova’s initiatives have boosted minority and female representation among administration and students, but the institution has a long way to go.
August 18, 2010
Latinx
Poll: Hispanic Immigrants Hold High Hopes for Life in U.S.
Marlen Lopez cleans offices in Maryland to pay her bills and hasn’t seen her 8-year-old son in three years after leaving him behind in El Salvador. Yet she is happy with her job and confident her son will one day graduate from college in the U.S.
August 17, 2010
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